A shockingly powerful sports car Feb 15, 2009
The JVC stereo/navigation system, for instance, is something out of Pep Boys. The seats feel as if they are carved out of whalebone. (Boston Globe)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Feb 13, 2009
Sept. 6: Pep Boys Auto 500 Atlanta. Sept. 12: Chevy Rock and Roll 400 Richmond. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Live on TV (21) Feb 8, 2009
9:30 a.m. Auto racing: Sprint Cup Pep Boys 500 qualifying (SV) ... 1 p.m. Auto racing: NASCAR Sprint Cup Pep Boys Auto 500 (KCRG). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
As Market Closes, Slight Gain Turns to Loss Mar 26, 2008
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Man killed outside Pep Boys in DeKalb Mar 25, 2008
Three employees of the Pep Boys store at Covington Highway and South Hairston Road were preparing to open the store when they heard gunshots outside the building shortly before 7:30 a.m., DeKalb police spokeswoman Mekka Parish said. Recent headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Taking Action Norfolk Trash Mar 19, 2008
The small, wooded area behind a Farm Fresh and Pep Boys is littered with cups, plastic bags, old tires, and soda bottles. The property belongs to the city of Norfolk. (WTKR.com, VA)
Sausage Express owner, son find calling in Home Depot parking lot Mar 17, 2008
He spent his first year in business in front of Pep Boys on Durgin Lane in Portsmouth, then he moved to Home Depot a year after that. He has been with them ever since, relocating with the home supply store to its new location off the Spaulding Turnpike this past year. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Youth coach arrested on suspicion of molestation Mar 15, 2008
The victim sought help at Pep Boys auto parts store on El Cajon Boulevard at 35th Street, where he collapsed on the floor. Paramedics took him to a hospital, Nemetz said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Long and Short of It Mar 8, 2008
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Pep Boys, lanelogic service providing new way to sell your car Feb 1, 2008
said Thursday that a new service will allow people to have their vehicles appraised online and then sell them at Pep Boys stores. Through a Pep Boys (NYSE:PEP) partnership with used vehicle trading network lanelogic, prospective sellers will provide information about their cars at or and then receive an offer ... Sellers will receive cash for the car once it passes an inspection at a Pep Boys location. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Jimmie Johnson Biography Jan 26, 2008
In addition to the many charitable contributions from the Jimmie Johnson Foundation on October 28, 2007, Jimmie clinched the win at the Pep Boys Auto 500 in Atlanta, GA and contributed all his winning to the victims of the San Diego wildfires. Then on November 18, 2007, Jimmie took home his second Nextel Cup Series Championship at Miami's Homestead Speedway by placing seventh in the Ford 400. (Suite101.com)
Public unmoved by promise of cash Jan 19, 2008
"I know that if I got $800 right now, I'd probably spend it on my car," said Ferrell, 19, a technician at Pep Boys and part-time student at Frederick Community College. He owns a '95 Camaro, which "needs a new clutch.". (SunSpot.net)
Joe's Sports & Outdoor Names New President & CEO Jan 13, 2008
Most recently he was Executive Vice President of Pep Boys, the nation's leading full service automotive chain. He has also been active in civic and industry leadership, having served on the boards of several civic and industry associations, including Big Brothers, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, and the Home Improvement Industry Council. (PR Newswire)
Pep Boys fined over ATV pollution Dec 29, 2007
Pep Boys paid the $154,000 to the Air Pollution Control Fund, which funds projects that mitigate pollution through education and the advancement and use of cleaner technology. This fund supports pollution-related research projects and programs. (San Jose Business Journal)
MetroWest feels pinch of housing slump Dec 10, 2007
9 million on behalf of Powers & 50 Associates Ltd. It includes a ground lease Pep Boys Auto Service, a 23,794-square-foot supply store, and a 6. 85-acre retail development site. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
CompUSA Acquired by Gordon Brothers Group Affiliate Dec 8, 2007
DJM Realty services the world's most recognizable brands such as Big Lots, Borders, CVS, Pep Boys, Toys R Us, West Marine and Yum Brands. SOURCE CompUSA. (PR Newswire)
Closing up shop Dec 5, 2007
Pep Boys closes 31 stores, Wichita locations - Wichita Business Journal ... Pep Boys closes 31 stores, Wichita locations ... Pat Sangimino / WBJ The Pep Boys location 546 S. West St. closed Wednesday as employees geared up for a clearance sale. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Pep Boys closes 31 stores, Wichita locations Dec 5, 2007
Pat Sangimino / WBJ The Pep Boys location 546 S. West St. closed Wednesday as employees geared up for a clearance sale ... The closures, announced Tuesday to Pep Boys employees, will eliminate 550 jobs, about 40 locally. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Worth it to Winterize Your Car? Dec 4, 2007
There are also a range of winter products such as the ones 13WHAM found at Pep Boys ... At Pep Boys, they run between $24. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Santa Maria Pep Boys to close its doors in January Dec 4, 2007
The Santa Maria Pep Boys store is closing and management is offering to reimburse customers for any faulty parts still under warranty, and will give referrals to a local competitor for the purchase of a replacement part. That referral offer goes against corporate orders to refer warranty customers to the nearest Pep Boys stores in Bakersfield and Ventura for parts, or Oxnard for parts and service ... On Nov. 27, Pep Boys announced the closing of 31 stores throughout the nation, including three... (Santa Maria Times)
Pep Boys shutters west side store Dec 4, 2007
Pep Boys (NYSE:PBY) eliminated the stores as part of a restructuring program outlined last week, when it told investors it lost $21. 7 million from operations on $535. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Adviser Soapbox: Seven Buyable Buybacks Dec 3, 2007
Pep Boys (nyse: - - ): The nation's leading automotive-aftermarket retail and service chain, Pep Boys has some 600 stores in 36 states and Puerto Rico, and more than 19,000 employees ... They recently sold 34 properties for $166 million, and will lease them back to be operated as Pep Boys stores in an effort to pay down debt and "monetize" assets ... New management is pepping up results: Pep Boys reduced shares outstanding by 5. (Forbes)
Queens shopping districts Nov 30, 2007
Chain Stores: Rite Aid, Pep Boys, Citibank, Western Beef. Food Stops: Metro Diner Market, McDonald's, Linda's Shell House, Subway. (Forest Hills Ledger, NY)
Pep Boys closes 31 stores, announces new merchandise plan Nov 29, 2007
The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack closed 31 stores Wednesday to open a five-year strategic plan that will include a change in its mix of automotive products and adding "smaller neighborhood service shops." ... Pep Boys said its change in product mix will "refocus on core automotive merchandise" including "additional tire inventory, a broader parts assortment and more car customization accessories." ... President and CEO Jeff Rachor said Wednesday's store closings were "the first of several... (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Pep Boys cuts jobs, shuts stores as it reports wider loss Nov 29, 2007
PHILADELPHIA Pep Boys - Manny, Moe reported a wider third-quarter loss late Tuesday and announced that it had cut approximately 550 jobs and closed 31 stores as part of a five-year restructuring plan ... Pep Boys said the stores were located in ancillary markets and areas where shopping patterns have changed ... Pep Boys said it is aggressively marking down and selling noncore merchandise and slower-selling products as part of its plan. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
BOWLING SCORES Nov 24, 2007
TEAM STANDINGS: JK Builders 27 1/2-16 1/2; Rock City Grocery 27-17; Pep Boys 23-21; Rracting 23-21; Rocky s Ringers 22-22; FedEx 22-22; Citizens Bank 21 1/2-22 1/2; Dopp s Inn 21-23; Moose Creek Gift Shop 18-26; R.D. s Beer Framers 15-29. NOVEMBER 16 RESULTS: HIGH SERIES - Fran Stewart 625 (221); Jamie Mills 598 (226); Bob Eberlein 585 (220); Ed Belden 580 (226); Jay Knopka 577 (243); Mike Knopka 574; Rick Popelka 571; Kevin Avery 567; Butch Carpenter 560 (262); Dan Korce 555; Rocky Ehlinger... (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
So far, so good: A race-by race summary Nov 15, 2007
THREE TO GO: Pep Boys Auto 500. Oct. 28, Atlanta Motor Speedway. (The Palm Beach Post)
Dan Patrick Radio Show Signs On 60-Plus Stations Nov 12, 2007
Several of the nation s largest advertisers have taken out ad schedules on the show including Visa, JC Penney, Staples, OfficeMax and Pep Boys. We are thrilled with the response that the marketplace has shown for the re-introduction of Dan s radio show including a marquis list of national advertisers, said Chris Crane, managing partner of The Content Factory, who founded the company along with Jimmy DeCastro and John Counter. (MediaWeek.com)
* Hit the road, Kit-Kat Nov 8, 2007
So began my first trip to Pep Boys, a place with which I've become intimately familiar. For a year, she was my daily ride, giving me endless memories, both great and terrible. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Senators lock up Spezza to long-term deal Nov 3, 2007
"Ottawa Citizen CanWest News Service 2007 Ads by Google Related Links Top Sports Stories John Madden and Zach Parise scored less than two minutes apart late in the third period as the Devils...The Winnipeg Blue Bombers held up their end of the bargain. Now it's up to the Toronto Argonauts to ...Andrea Bargnani poured in 21 points and grabbed six rebounds as the Toronto Raptors embarrassed the ... Top Entertainment Videos Paris Hilton went ballistic in a Canadian adult... (Canada.com)
Ratto: Stanford's Harbaugh not so peppy Nov 2, 2007
Harbaugh no longer one of the pep boys. Article:Harbaugh no longer one of the pep boys:/c/a/2007/11/01/SPOPT4N96 ... DTL Article:Harbaugh no longer one of the pep boys:/c/a/2007/11/01/SPOPT4N96. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Harbaugh no longer one of the pep boys Nov 2, 2007
Friday, November 2, 2007. (11-01) 20:23 PDT Stanford -- Jim Harbaugh gently and good-naturedly chided his two beat writers Tuesday about not being sufficiently peppy, about always asking about Stanford's breathtaking injury list, about not jazzing him up for the rest of the day, or the week, or the rest of his life - we're not really sure which. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
E. County fires had impact on Johnson Nov 1, 2007
Before Sunday's Pep Boys 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Johnson and car owner Rick Hendrick donated their purse to the Red Cross and got Johnson's primary sponsor (Lowe's Stores) and track owner Bruton Smith to match the amount. Johnson won the race, which was worth $343,861. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NASCAR drivers take a load off in luxury RVs Nov 1, 2007
Sorenson parked his American Coach in the infield during the recent Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It's a familiar site to NASCAR lovers, but for those outside the race world, here's the 411: NASCAR drivers usually stay in the motor coaches parked in the track's infield. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 1, 2007
Oct. 28 Pep Boys Auto 500, Hampton, Ga. (Jimmie Johnson). (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Jimmie Johnson Is Lucky and Good Oct 31, 2007
Suite 16 Rankings- After Pep Boys 500 at Atlanta ... Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus gambled on a two-tire stop late in the Pep Boys 500 at Atlanta en route to their eighth win of the 2007 season. (Suite101.com)
Only time will answer Raptors' questions Oct 31, 2007
Jimmie Johnson won the NASCAR Pep Boys Auto 500 after an aborted green-white-checkered. . (Canada.com)
Earnhardt Can't Outrun Bad Karma Oct 31, 2007
- something odd happens," Earnhardt said. He said that before Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500, in which Earnhardt was trying to pass Carl Edwards for second place on the last lap when his left rear wheel came off and his car veered sharply into the wall. Told You So After fighting back from a pit road penalty, an unscheduled pit stop for a tire going flat and a spin in Turn 1 while running second, Earnhardt lined up behind Johnson and Edwards for Sunday's green-white-checkered finish. He could feel... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Johnson wins second Nextel Cup Chase race in a row Oct 30, 2007
Johnson and Gordon, who came into the Pep Boys Auto 500 separated by 53 points, both struggled during most of the race before winding up first and seventh, leaving four-time champion Gordon with a nine-point lead with three remaining. With all the leaders concerned about running out of gas, rookie Johnny Sauter's blown tire brought out the 11th of a track record 12 caution flags on the 318th of a scheduled 325 laps on the 1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Earnhardt and Hendrick excited for new partnership Oct 30, 2007
Hendrick flew in from Florida on Monday afternoon so he could take a photo next to the car a decision that caught Earnhardt off guard late Sunday when Hendrick checked in on how his new driver was feeling after a hard crash with a lap to go in Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500. "I called Dale and said, 'I'll see you at lunchtime', and he said, 'You're coming? That's cool!' " Hendrick said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sports Watch Oct 30, 2007
(AP) - NASCAR has conceded that water got into the fuel supply of more than two cars during Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. NASCAR's John Darby, who serves as Nextel Cup director, says that multiple teams showed positive for some level of water. (FOX19.com, OH)
Earnhardt likes feel of new car Oct 30, 2007
"Earnhardt, battered and sore from a crash in the closing laps of Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, was back at the speedway Monday participating in a two-day test of the Car of Tomorrow. Wearing a white driving suit adorned with Adidas logos, he took the wheel of Hendrick's No. 5 Chevrolet in the opening day of testing and was seventh fastest in the opening session.Earnhardt has driven the No. 8 Chevrolet of Dale Earnhardt Inc. throughout his Cup career and will drive it in... (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR admits to tainted fuel Oct 30, 2007
" The racing organization conceded Monday that water got into the fuel supply of more than two cars during the race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, apparently leading to a crash that took out several top contenders in the closing laps. Denny Hamlin was leading the Pep Boys Auto 500 with three laps to go when his car stalled while taking the green flag after a caution period. Martin Truex, who led the most laps Sunday, smashed into the back of Hamlin's car and finished 31st. Hamlin slipped to 24th.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pep Boys Auto 500 Oct 29, 2007
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Victory Lane Oct 29, 2007
PEP BOYS AUTO 500WINNER: Jimmie Johnson, 32, El Cajon, Calif ... POINTS STANDINGSAfter Pep Boys Auto 500 Three races remainingChase for the Cup1. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson closes in on Gordon Oct 29, 2007
Johnson and Gordon, who came into the Pep Boys Auto 500 separated by 53 points, both struggled with the handling on their Chevrolets most of the day ... Jimmie Johnson pops a cork after winning the Pep Boys Auto 500 on Sunday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jimmie Johnson wins at AMS Oct 29, 2007
Johnson makes move in Pep Boys Auto 500 ... Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth had the fastest cars in Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway ... NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson celebrates in victory lane after winning the Pep Boys Auto 500 auto race. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
JJ wins at Atlanta to close in on Gordon Oct 29, 2007
Jimmie Johnson, right, and crew chief Chad Kanus pose with the trophy in victory lane after winning the Pep Boys Auto 500 auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga ... Johnson and Gordon, who came into the Pep Boys Auto 500 separated by 53 points, both struggled with the handling on their Chevrolets most of the day. (Anchorage Daily News)
Johnson Closes On Gordon Oct 29, 2007
I have to give Denny some credit - he could have made that one big mess. He pulled down and left me and the lead-lap cars a lane to get by on the outside. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Reutimann Gets A Drenching At Atlanta Oct 29, 2007
"After having such a rough start to the weekend [he failed to qualify for Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500], it was really cool.". Reutimann's first Busch victory came in an ugly race in which there were 25 cautions for 117 of the 253 laps. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Pep Boys Auto 500 recap: Johnson beats Busches Oct 29, 2007
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 10/29/07. Leaders: Greg Biffle (lap 1), Kurt Busch (laps 2-25). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Schultz's column Oct 29, 2007
Listen, it would be fun if we all had separate owners, separate teams, everything, Edwards said Sunday, standing by his motorhome-away-from-home after a second-place finish behind Johnson in the Pep Boys Auto 500 moved him into fourth in the points standings. That would be kind of neat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgian Sorenson third Oct 29, 2007
Local favorite Reed Sorenson survived the carnage of two late-race incidents in Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway to score a career-best third-place finish in the No. 41 Dodge. "We like to run good here," said Sorenson, whose previous top Nextel Cup finish was fourth place in the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in May. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Johnson wins at Atlanta Motor Speedway Oct 29, 2007
Jimmie Johnson won the Pep Boys 500 Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, narrowing his gap behind Jeff Gordon in the Chase for the Nextel Cup to just nine points in a race marred by three crashes in the final seven laps. Johnson won under white caution after a crash as the race was restarted for the final three laps in a green-white checkered finish. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hamlin hits the gas -- and nothing happens Oct 29, 2007
Martin Truex Jr., who led more laps (135) than anyone else in the Pep Boys Auto 500, slammed into the back of Hamlin's stalled car and wound up 31st. "I hate it for the guys behind us who got caught up in the wreck," said Hamlin, adding the problem was caused by water somehow getting into his fuel supply. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson wins, does good Oct 29, 2007
On the eve of yesterday's Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, reigning NASCAR Nextel Cup champion and El Cajon native Jimmie Johnson and team owner Rick Hendrick said they would donate Johnson's winnings this week to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for the California Wildfire Relief Fund. Within hours, both Johnson's sponsor, Lowe's Stores, and track owner Bruton Smith said they would match the Johnson-Hendrick donation. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hamlin hampered by fuel woes Oct 29, 2007
But as he approached the line for what he hoped would be the final restart of Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500, Hamlin immediately sensed trouble when he hit the throttle. His car stalled and was tagged hard from behind by contenders and then , creating a wild shake-up that emerged from with the victory. (USA Today -- Sports)
Johnson's late surge locks up Atlanta victory, tightens points Oct 29, 2007
But the Pep Boys Auto 500 ended with both Hendrick Motorsports drivers fixated on another four-letter word: Whew. Or perhaps more accurately in the case of Johnson: Yeah. (USA Today -- Sports)
Johnson takes checkered flag in Atlanta Oct 29, 2007
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Pistone: Success in Atlanta might just fix teammate tiff Oct 28, 2007
The pair has combined to win six times during their Cup career, with Johnson coming into Sunday's Pep Boys 500 off his Atlanta win back in March. "It's a place that's fast and one where we have been lucky enough to enjoy success over the years," Johnson said. (CBS News)
Earnhardt says final season at DEI should have been more rewarding Oct 28, 2007
We've run in the top five every week, said Earnhardt, who will start fifth in Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. I don't think anybody even realizes, you know, because when we blow a motor and fall out of the race, the story is who won and how exciting the race was. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Auto Racing | Johnson finds being NASCAR champ relieves pressure Oct 28, 2007
"I'm in a much better place and I'm actually enjoying this year and this championship battle," said Johnson, who is second in the standings, 53 points behind Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon, heading into today's Pep Boys Auto 500. Johnson flirted with a championship in each of his first four seasons in NASCAR's Nextel Cup Series, never finishing worse than fifth and twice winding up second. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Notes: Earnhardt 'ticked off' about season Oct 28, 2007
"We've run in the top five every week," said Earnhardt, who will start fifth in Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. "I don't think anybody even realizes, you know, because when we blow a motor and fall out of the race, the story is who won and how exciting the race was. We're lost in the back of the newspaper somewhere and we get no credit for how good we've been. "As far as handling and running up front, I've never ran up front as often as I have this year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Tire changes give edge to Sorenson in practice Oct 28, 2007
Peachtree City's Reed Sorenson, who will start today's Pep Boys Auto 500 from the outside of the 16th row, showed some dramatic improvement in Saturday's final practice session ... " AMS makes drivers go all out Greg Biffle, the Pep Boys Auto 500 pole-sitter, said winning a race at AMS is part pacing yourself and part running wide open. He said that if a driver doesn't push his car pretty hard early on in the race, he won't know how it will react at crunch time and won't make the right... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Time flies for Gordon Oct 28, 2007
Entering today's Pep Boys Auto 500, he has six wins, seven poles, 20 top-five finishes and is leading teammate Jimmie Johnson by 53 points in the Chase for the Nextel Cup. "We've got a great car and a great race team this year," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
